Dancing for pay rise
Gippsland social and community sector workers supported a 'flash mob' dance held on the steps of parliament on Spring Street, Melbourne last week, in a bid for State Government to endorse their pay increase.
Monash committed to Gippsland: VC
CONTRARY to a top education union's concerns, Monash University Gippsland will continue towards an upward trajectory of success according to the university's top administrative head.
VicPol reforms to benefit public
VICTORIANS can expect a police force "equipped to face the crime-fighting and law-enforcement challenges of the 21st century" following a State Government commitment to reforms proposed by the Jack Rush QC report.
Great start to the school day
WHEN grade five Churchill North Primary School student Bailee paid tribute to his school's new breakfast club, and everyone who had worked to see it get off the ground, there was not a dry eye in the room.
Bushfire buyback program begins
THE $50 million Victorian voluntary bushfire land buyback scheme for landowners has opened until 31 May.
Valley largely spared in wet weather spell
THE Latrobe Valley was largely spared the wet weather which swept across the state early in the week.
Crime stats in Valley up
CRIME statistics in the Latrobe Police Service Area for the 2011 calendar year were up, with crimes against the person rising most significantly by 23.9 per cent.
Maryvale on track
Major infrastructure upgrades have been completed at Australian Paper's Maryvale Mill, as it sures up production and economic efficiency in an uncertain manufacturing marketplace.
No road issues detected
VICROADS has confirmed the Princes Freeway in Morwell is open and operating as usual despite recent heavy rains.
Pool under utilised
"DISJOINTED" opening hours and unkempt change rooms are some of the concerns raised by patrons of the Traralgon outdoor pool.
PM called on to show passion for Valley
PRIME Minister Julia Gillard has been challenged by a local member of parliament to "demonstrate the same passion for jobs in the Latrobe Valley as she displayed to retain leadership of the Labor Party".
Challenge issued to Northe
The public services union secretary has challenged State Member for Morwell Russell Northe to pressure his government to ensure local child protection services are not affected by looming job cuts to the public sector.
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50 years ago
The Express, August 27, 1975
Railways won’t move goods yard
THE Railways have declined to relocate the Morwell goods yards, claiming that it would...
